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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y294 BPCMOT history

Y294 BPC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

Y294 BPC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2025
Mileage
166,802 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 BPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 BPC was last recorded at 166,802 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 4,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,394 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,408 miles
Average per year
5,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,802 miles
  • 2023 – 162,394 miles
  • 2022 – 159,935 miles
  • 2021 – 157,582 miles
  • 2020 – 155,943 miles
  • 2019 – 152,668 miles
  • 2018 – 149,023 miles
  • 2017 – 141,456 miles
  • 2016 – 136,047 miles
  • 2015 – 129,960 miles
  • 2014 – 125,332 miles
  • 2013 – 120,395 miles
  • 2012 – 115,084 miles
  • 2011 – 108,194 miles
  • 2010 – 102,989 miles
  • 2009 – 95,139 miles
  • 2008 – 86,628 miles
  • 2007 – 73,616 miles
  • 2006 – 60,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,802 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,802 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,802 miles
    Test number
    213225996856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,394 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    162,394 miles
    Test number
    240648290142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,935 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,935 miles
    Test number
    155143526848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,582 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,582 miles
    Test number
    714860304135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,943 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    155,943 miles
    Test number
    447831007033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,668 miles
    Test number
    852530520549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,668 miles (+3,645)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,668 miles
    Test number
    615208888363
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  8. Pass149,023 miles (+7,567)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    149,023 miles
    Test number
    265340134758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,456 miles (+5,409)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,456 miles
    Test number
    557436440606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    136,047 miles
    Test number
    257210916795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,047 miles (+6,087)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,047 miles
    Test number
    931159803816
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass129,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    129,960 miles
    Test number
    786423115072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,960 miles (+4,628)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,960 miles
    Test number
    958242915021
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteEngine management light on

  14. Pass125,332 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    125,332 miles
    Test number
    886292524062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail125,332 miles (+4,937)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,332 miles
    Test number
    776511524039
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass120,395 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    120,395 miles
    Test number
    148748603014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,084 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    115,084 miles
    Test number
    125180132492
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Fail115,084 miles (+6,890)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,084 miles
    Test number
    526260532021
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass108,194 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    108,194 miles
    Test number
    738711331000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,989 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    102,989 miles
    Test number
    680975320086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteManagement light stays on

  21. Fail102,989 miles (+7,850)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,989 miles
    Test number
    912075020026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteManagement light stays on

  22. Pass95,139 miles (+8,511)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    95,139 miles
    Test number
    172953919064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,628 miles (+13,012)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    86,628 miles
    Test number
    621778828094
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  24. Pass73,616 miles (+12,842)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,616 miles
    Test number
    432019827026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,774 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,774 miles
    Test number
    194262536028
    • NoteAdvise full brake cheak brakes sticking slightly

Questions about Y294 BPC

Does Y294 BPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y294 BPC expired on 16 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y294 BPC?
The MOT on Y294 BPC expired on 16 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y294 BPC done?
Y294 BPC was recorded at 166,802 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 5,859 miles a year.
Has Y294 BPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 BPC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on Y294 BPC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y294 BPC find?
Y294 BPC passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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